The Nationwide Referendum on the Construction of a Nuclear Power Plant Held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington, DC

Washington, October 6, 2024 – Voting for the Nationwide referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant took place at polling station No. 381 located at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States. The voting was conducted from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM eastern time.

To exercise their constitutional right, Kazakh citizens traveled to Washington, DC, from various states. Among them was Kamal Aubakirov, a master student at Georgetown University, studying international relations in the fields of energy and climate.

He cast his vote at the referendum, stating: “This event is an important milestone in the democratic development of the country, as well as a key event in addressing the issue of diversifying energy resources.”

“There was significant participation from Kazakh citizens living in Washington, including students, representatives of international organizations, embassy staff, and their families. The voting at the referendum is being conducted in full compliance with the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” said Dalel Ismagulov, Chairman of Referendum Station Commission No. 381 in Washington, DC.

The Embassy ensured the transparency and openness of the voting process, as well as the uninterrupted operation of the polling station.